WThis is a home-style version of a beverage found on a new drinks list. Designed as a large-volume premix that is bursting with flavours of a festive period, rendering it perfect for hosting a holiday party. Reserve the remaining citrus syrup to use in brunch beverages, sweets, or to make another batch of this cocktail.
Bikini Recipe
Serves 10 guests
For the Clementine Cordial (yields 750ml)
300ml newly squeezed clementine juice
200ml newly squeezed lemon juice
500g fine sugar
For the Drink (produces 850ml, serving 10)
400ml good quality vodka
100ml classic gin
150ml peach liqueur
200ml clementine syrup (see above)
A few cranberries, for garnish
Mandarin essential oil, as a final touch
Instructions
Making the Cordial: Put the listed ingredients inside a saucepan, bring to a gentle boil, mixing to dissolve. After that, turn off the burner allowing it to cool fully. Pour into a sterilised bottle, seal keeping it in the refrigerator, where it will keep for up to a month.
Preparing the Cocktail Base: Combine every liquid ingredients in a big jug, allow it to infuse for one hour, then filter it best through muslin, making it fully clarified.
To serve: Pour 85ml of your cocktail base into your mixing glass filled with ice, gently stirring gently for a minute to chill. Pour into a cold coupe glass or a similar vessel, top with a few cranberries and complete it with a brief mist with the mandarin essence above the glass.
